This lesson will be the Inclining Form (Katamukeru-katachi) in a tall vase. Joe will start the lesson with a brief overview of the arrangement’s key elements and demonstrate how to create the Inclining Form arrangement. Then you’ll make your arrangement! The flowers and containers shown in the photos are examples only. The flowers and containers used in each lesson will vary from those in the photos.
*Note: Registration for this class will close on Friday, 7/11, at 8 PM.
Time & Place
The lesson will start promptly at 4 PM. Please arrive at 3:45 PM so you’ll be set up and ready to start learning at 4. The lesson will end by 5:30.
Your help cleaning up the room would be greatly appreciated. We must leave the room and have it look great by 6 PM.
The lesson is held at the Yokoso Center, 1175 Old Henderson Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43220.
Options
There are 2 different options to choose from:
(1) You bring your own container. It should be a tall vase and is used without a kenzan.
(2) You can borrow a container. There are only a limited number of containers available to borrow. Some containers will be clear glass bottles to help you see the interior mechanics (see below).
What To Bring
-The container (if you selected to bring your own container). The container should be a tall (11.5 - 12.5") , cylindrical vase. Ideally, the opening at the top is about 2" in diameter. If the opening is too big, you'll have trouble "filling" the area and with the mechanics. There should be a lip at the top so when you insert flowers the stem can "catch" the lip. For teaching purposes, Joe will use a clear bottle (so you can see the interior mechanics). As an example, a "in the Power of Seven Purple Organic Juice Blend" bottle from Trader Joes is just about the right size. You could use it clear to see the mechanics and then wrap it in Japanese paper (i.e., washi, chiyogami, etc. paper) to "transform" it in to a vase.
-Flower scissors or clippers
-Hand towel
-Paper and pen (to take notes)
-Small bucket (to carry your flowers home with you)
Please contact Joe Rotella (614.537.7077 or by email) if you have questions.
About This Lesson
Inclining Form (Katamukeru-katachi) expresses the beauty of the inclining appearances of flowering plants and branches. When arranged in a tall vase without the use of a kenzan, you learn the basic mechanics for the more advanced Heika arrangement.
About Your Sensei
Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, CPBA
Associate Second Term Master, Ohara School of Ikebana
Certified MyFrame Instructor
Joe has studied ikebana since 1993.Joe is an Associate Second Term Master in the Ohara School of Ikebana and one of only two Certified Instructors for MyFrame in the United States (as of Spring 2024). Joe was featured in the Spring 2024edition of 614 Refined magazine (pages22-24).
He’s an active member of Ikebana International Chapter #84, President of the Miami Valley Ohara Chapter, President of the Central Ohio Shibui Study Group, Newsletter Editor for the Southeastern Ohara Chapter, and Social Media Manager for the Northern Ohara Chapter.
